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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,340.60, 44,629.95 and 18,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,340.60, 44,629.95 and 18,193.44 is: 25,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,340.60 : 44,629.95 = 18,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,340.60/44,629.95 = 18,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,340.60x = 44,629.95 × 18,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,340.60x = 811,972,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,972,553.12/32,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,106.91

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